Program Description

The Geosciences Department offers a rigorous graduate program that leads to a Master of Science degree in both Geosciences and Atmospheric Sciences and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geosciences. M.S. degree candidates may specialize in areas within Geology, Geophysics, or Atmospheric Science. At the doctoral level, research emphasis may be placed in any of the sub-disciplines overseen by the students Graduate Committee.

Graduate School Requirements

The basic Graduate School admission requirements are that students have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

International students must also provide proof of English proficiency.

Program Requirements

Letters of Recommendation required: 3

Recommendation Letter Instructions: Please see http://geosciences.ttu.edu/geo_grad_advising.php for information or access the Geosciences Letter of Recommendation and Evaluation form directly here: http://geosciences.ttu.edu/Documents/GradApplyProcess/TTU_GEOSCI_Recommendation_Form.pdf

Resume Required: No

Writing Samples Required: No

Departmental Application Required: Yes

Departmental Application Instructions: The graduate programs in the Geosciences require submission of GRE scores and the exam should be completed by all perspective applications. For full details see http://geosciences.ttu.edu/geo_grad_advising.php

Graduate School Deadlines

Domestic deadlines

For domestic applicants, there is no specific Graduate Admissions deadline, although we encourage domestic applicants to apply at least three (3) months in advance of the semester to which they want to apply.

International Deadlines

For international applicants, we have the following priority deadlines:

International Fall Deadlines

International Spring Deadlines

International Sum I Deadlines

International Sum II Deadlines

January 15

June 15

Not Accepted

Not Accepted

International applications and materials may be submitted after the deadline, but this may significantly delay the processing and evaluation of your application.

Departmental Deadlines

Domestic deadlines

US Fall Deadlines

US Spring Deadlines

US Sum I Deadlines

US Sum II Deadlines

September 30

February 15

Not Accepted

Not Accepted

International Deadlines

International Fall Deadlines

International Spring Deadlines

International Sum I Deadlines

International Sum II Deadlines

September 30

February 15

Not Accepted

Not Accepted

***Note :

The department application deadlines may be different from the Graduate School application deadlines. You must apply by the earliest deadline listed to guarantee that your application will be processed for the semester you are applying for.

1) Apply to Graduate School : Fill out the online application at Apply Texas.

2) Pay your application fee: $60 initial application fee, $50 for each subsequent application (including changes of entry date, add/change program, or readmission). Application fees may be paid via ApplyTexas at the time of application submission or by credit card on our website.

3) Contact the Graduate Program Coordinator in your prospective department. Many departments have separate application requirements and deadlines, and the Graduate Program Coordinator will be able to assist you in your application process.

4) Send application requirements, from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended to Texas Tech University Graduate School.